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NASA Says China And India Lead Global Greening Movement
A new study from the NASA discovered that China and India are the two countries that lead the way in greening the Earth. Research used the MODIS sensor to track vegetation and forest areas across the world. A new study from the NASA discovered that China and India are the two countries that lead the way in greening the Earth. Research used the MODIS sensor to track vegetation and forest areas across the world. -
Global Economy: Germany Narrowly Dodges Technical Recession
Germany successfully dodged a technical recession as Q4 2018 results were released by the state's statistics agency. Experts attribute the 0 percent growth rate to the auto industry's crisis last year as well as Brexit uncertainties. Germany successfully dodged a technical recession as Q4 2018 results were released by the state's statistics agency. Experts attribute the 0 percent growth rate to the auto industry's crisis last year as well as Brexit uncertainties. -
Facebook Reportedly In Talks With FTC For Cambridge Analytica Fine Settlement
Facebook and the FTC are reportedly discussing a potential multibillion-dollar fine that could be the biggest yet in the history of the commission. The fine is said to conclude the Cambridge Analytica scandal in March 2018. Facebook and the FTC are reportedly discussing a potential multibillion-dollar fine that could be the biggest yet in the history of the commission. The fine is said to conclude the Cambridge Analytica scandal in March 2018. -
Uniqlo And Other Consumer Goods Resilient In China
Tech brands saw a slowdown in sales in China over the last quarter of last year but other consumer companies, including clothing giant Uniqlo, did just fine. Yamaha and Kose Corp. also saw sales growth in the country in 2018. Tech brands saw a slowdown in sales in China over the last quarter of last year but other consumer companies, including clothing giant Uniqlo, did just fine. Yamaha and Kose Corp. also saw sales growth in the country in 2018. -
Energy And Retail Stocks Climb Ahead Of China-U.S. Trade Talks
Stock prices saw significant gains on Wednesday following U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement that he may consider extending the March 2 tariff truce deadline if this week's trade talks progress further. Both American and Chinese stocks closed higher as officials commenced a new round of two-day sessions. Stock prices saw significant gains on Wednesday following U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement that he may consider extending the March 2 tariff truce deadline if this week's trade talks progress further. Both American and Chinese stocks closed higher as officials commenced a new round of two-day sessions. -
Japan: Overseas Bookings Increased More Than Twice For Golden Week Holidays
This year's Golden Week holidays include Crown Prince Naruhito's ascent to the Imperial Throne. The latest data revealed that overseas reservations increased largely as Japanese people prepare for extended vacations. This year's Golden Week holidays include Crown Prince Naruhito's ascent to the Imperial Throne. The latest data revealed that overseas reservations increased largely as Japanese people prepare for extended vacations. -
No Deal Brexit: Many Food Firms Could Go Extinct
Food businesses are at risk of going extinct should a no deal Brexit take place, the Food and Drink Federation warned. PM Theresa May has yet to come up with a deal that other MPs will approve. Food businesses are at risk of going extinct should a no deal Brexit take place, the Food and Drink Federation warned. PM Theresa May has yet to come up with a deal that other MPs will approve. -
Chinese Market Opens Up To Israeli Winery
The Chinese market has opened doors to Psagot Winery, an Israeli wine provider that seeks to explore international markets. The winery has started exporting its products to Guangzhou City. The Chinese market has opened doors to Psagot Winery, an Israeli wine provider that seeks to explore international markets. The winery has started exporting its products to Guangzhou City. -
Chinese Food Brand SQZ Unveils New Drinks In Swedish Eco-Friendly Packaging
China's Shou Quan Zhai will be releasing two new non-dairy beverages packaged by Sweden's Ecolean. The new beverages are part of the company's efforts to help lessen negative packaging effects to the environment. China's Shou Quan Zhai will be releasing two new non-dairy beverages packaged by Sweden's Ecolean. The new beverages are part of the company's efforts to help lessen negative packaging effects to the environment. -
New Chemical Conversion Process Could Help Manage Global Waste Dilemma
An Indiana university has come up with a chemical conversion process that transforms plastics into clean fuels and other products. The team is now in search of investors who are interested in helping ease the world's waste management problems. An Indiana university has come up with a chemical conversion process that transforms plastics into clean fuels and other products. The team is now in search of investors who are interested in helping ease the world's waste management problems.